Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $61,960 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.79
10th percentile $53,450
90th percentile $73,070
Employed locally 130
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,450
    25th
    $56,160
    50th (median)
    $61,960
    75th
    $65,100
    90th
    $73,070

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 97% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $106,850
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $83,940
    Midland, TX $80,850
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,610
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $77,470
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $77,280

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,650
    Security Guards $34,180
    Firefighters $47,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $87,550
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $71,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $56,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Pocatello?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Pocatello, ID is $29.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.11 or more per hour.

    Is Pocatello above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Pocatello, ID is 18.8% below the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Pocatello?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $53,450 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,160.